front 1 dispute | back 1 muran to disagree with something that someone says EXAMPLE: My landlord claims that I damaged the carpet. But that's not true and I have photos to prove it! I'm going to dispute his claim. |
front 2 expire | back 2 dhacayo to no longer be good or valid EXAMPLE: My lease expires on May 31, and we don't want to renew it. We will have to start looking for a new apartment soon. |
front 3 give advance notice | back 3 sii ogeysiis hore to tell someone what you are going to do before you do it EXAMPLE: It is important to give your supervisor advance notice if you want to quit your job. People usually do this 2 weeks or more before their last day. |
front 4 in good condition | back 4 xaaladaha wanaagsan not dirty or damaged EXAMPLE: I left my apartment in good condition. I will get all of my security deposit back. |
front 5 lease | back 5 ijaarid the contract you and the landlord sign before you move in EXAMPLE: The term of the lease is 12 months at $1850 per month. |
front 6 renew a lease | back 6 cusboonaysiinta heshiiska kiraysiga sign your lease again so you can stay another year EXAMPLE: Sometimes landlords will raise the rent when you renew your lease. |
front 7 be aware of | back 7 la soco to know about something EXAMPLE: Are you aware of the fact that your landlord can raise your rent when your current lease expires? |
front 8 damage | back 8 dhaawac harm or injury EXAMPLE: The strong wind caused serious damage to the roof of our house. We will have to get it repaired soon. |
front 9 deduct from | back 9 laga jaro to take an amount away from a total EXAMPLE: My employer deducts state and federal taxes from my paycheck. This is why I get less money every month than I actually earn. My gross pay is always more than my net pay. |
front 10 get back | back 10 soo noqo to receive an amount EXAMPLE: My security deposit was $3,000. If I leave the apartment in good condition, I will get back all $3,000 soon after I move out. |
front 11 in writing | back 11 qoraal ahaan written down on paper EXAMPLE: If you want to give advance notice that you are moving out on May 31, be sure to put it in writing. Give that paper to your landlord before the end of April and keep a copy for yourself. |
front 12 right | back 12 xuquuq (noun) something the law allows you to do EXAMPLE: In the United States, citizens have the right to vote. |
front 13 security deposit | back 13 deebaajiga amniga money you give to the landlord which he can keep if you damage the apartment or move out early EXAMPLE: I lost my security deposit because I moved out 2 months before my lease expired. |
front 14 unfortunately | back 14 nasiib daro say this when something is sad or disappointing EXAMPLE: Unfortunately, my boss had to reduce my hours at work. I can no longer afford this apartment. We will have to move to a less expensive one. |
front 15 unpaid rent | back 15 kiro bixin la'aan rent that you are not going to pay EXAMPLE: We are moving back to Kenya. My lease here expires May 31, but we have to move out at the end of March. My security deposit will cover the two months of unpaid rent. |